Bedminster DWI Attorney
DWI charges are some of the most challenging violations to defend. A major reason is because of the municipal court prohibition on plea bargaining a DWI offense. That does not mean that you must plead to your Bedminster DWI charge but rather that the prosecutor cannot offer to amend the charge for the sole purpose of moving the case. In order to downgrade or dismiss the violation, our attorney will have to persuasively convince the judge that some form of impediment exist to the prosecutor proving his DUI case. An example would be if the stop was improper or the breath test was taken or scored outside of acceptable standard. Consulting with an experienced DWI attorney is of the utmost importance to determine what issues are present in your case. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is unlike any other firm in terms of former prosecutors on staff, experience and DUI training. Call us for immediate assistance at 908-722-1011.
DWI Charge in Bedminster New Jersey
Bedminster, New Jersey is crossed by several of the New Jersey’s main highways. Route 78, Route 287, Route 202, and Route 206 all pass through Bedminster. Those roads connect towns like Summit, Bridgewater, Morristown, Edison, and Towns in Western, Northern, and Central New Jersey. It is very common for someone to go for drinks with friends and to travel on any of those highways to get home. When that happens, the police are waiting and ready to investigate potential DWI’s. The safest plan of action if to of course not drink or to secure a designated driver. When that doesn’t happen, you may be stopped and charged with DWI. If you are arrested for DWI, you will be required to appear in the Bedminster Municipal Court which is located at 45 Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ 07921. The Judge in Bedminster is the Honorable Katherine Howes, J.M.C. The Prosecutor is Stephen Davis, Esq. Court is held on Tuesdays 2:00 p.m.
DUI Lawyers in Bedminster New Jersey
Lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall fight for every client charged with a DWI or any other offense. One of the attacks on the State’s case is based on the probable cause to arrest and subject you to the Alcotest. No matter the reason for the police stopping you in Bedminster, be it speeding on Route 78, failing to maintain your lane on Route 287, or failing to signal on Route 202, they will be looking for more. In regards to operation, they will look for erratic operation. As they approach your car on the road side, they will look to you for slurred speech, odor of alcohol, bloodshot or watery eyes, shaking hands, fumbling for documents, or general confusion. Once you are asked out of the car, the Police may then choose to begin conducting the Standard Field Sobriety Tests on you. This typically involves walking in a straight line, standing on one foot, and an eye test called the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). When they have a certain amount of “points” they can make a decision to arrest you for DWI. Points are assessed by the officer based on certain aspects of your performance. Then the officers will conduct a 20 minute observation of you followed by the alcotest. Every aspect of the stop will be carefully evaluated to ensure that there was a reason to stop the car, there were signs of impairment, the tests were conducted in a manner consistent with caselaw and guidelines, and that the actual alcotest was conducted properly, by a certified operator, on a calibrated machine.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI offense in Bedminster Township, it is vital that you speak to a DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. Please contact The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall at (908) 722-1011 for a free initial consultation.